I love this quote I found on why we give gifts this time of year. Thought you might like to see, Merry Christmas!

Great gift giving involves three things: you feel what the other feels, you give freely, and you count the sacrifice a bargain.
God the Father gave His Son, and Jesus Christ gave us the Atonement—gifts of unfathomable depth and value for us. Jesus gave His gift freely, willingly to us all. One of the sure signs of a person who has accepted the gift of the Savior’s Atonement is a willingness to give.

- Henry B Eyring

i don't think i could ever criticize your decision to make Christ your center of Christmas, i hope to do the same one day with my kiddies, but can't it be done with both tradition and religion?

i'm not saying in anyway that Santa is Christ (obviously one is make believe, and one is very real), but i do like the way there are parallels between the two. both loving, forgiving, all knowing, and ultimately gift giving.

To me, Santa is a way to simplify the essence of our Savior in a very childlike and relatable way.

I always grew up thinking Santa way kinda the party planner for Jesus's birthday! As long as tradition can go hand in hand with the real celebration I see no harm.

Good luck with all you have in store!

Very Merry Christmas to everyone!

LOVE this post, if you want something done right do it yourself attitude. Congratulations on your new adventure, I'll be waiting for the grand opening. x